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Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, after the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s republics appealed for help in defending themselves against Ukrainian provocations. Western countries have increased sanctions pressure on Russia since the start of the special operation in Ukraine.
Precision strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure have been carried out by Russia since October 10, after the terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge, which, Moscow believes, was plotted and carried out by Kiev.
On November 1, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that about 40% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure had been damaged as a result of these strikes, leading to mass blackouts throughout the country.
Macron, IAEA Chief Discuss Situation at Zaporozhye NPP Amid Shelling on Sunday
French President Emmanuel Macron had a telephone conversation with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, after reports of shelling at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (NPP), French broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing the Elysee Palace.
Renat Karchaa, adviser to the head of Rosenergoatom, a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, told Sputnik earlier in the day that Ukrainian troops subjected the Zaporozhye NPP to massive artillery shelling, damaging strategic facilities.
Macron also intends to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later in the day, the report said.
Kiev Continues Provocations to Create Threat of Man-Made Disaster at ZNPP, Russian MoD Says
The radiation level around the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (NPP) remains normal, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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